Commonwealth Scholarships
Fully funded UK postgraduate study via HEC nomination plus Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Applications closed for 2026/27.
Funder: UK FCDO via Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Applications closed
Last deadline: 21 October 2025 — Historically opens ~August–September via HEC/CSC. Monitor cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk and HEC LOA Commonwealth pages — no 2027/28 dates published as of Jul 2026.
Applications closed for 2026/27. Last deadline 21 October 2025. Next cycle dates not yet announced.
How to apply
Dual portal — HEC (nominating agency) AND Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Pakistani applicants must submit on BOTH the HEC e-portal and the CSC online system. HAT ≥60/100 is mandatory for HEC nomination.
What it covers
- tuition
- living allowance
- airfare
- thesis grant
Consultant warning
Commonwealth Scholarships for Pakistanis are awarded through HEC nomination plus CSC — no consultant has a role in the process.
Common mistakes
- Trying to apply only to CSC and skipping the HEC portal — both are required
- Applying without HAT ≥60 — HEC will not entertain the application
- Missing HEC's internal deadline while watching only the CSC calendar
- Holding dual nationality — typically disqualifies under HEC Commonwealth rules
Cycle facts last verified 2026-07-13. Confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official pages before applying.